Today we check in on the tale of Dawn Burley, a student and nonprofit caseworker who suffered from chronic sinusitis for many years. As she relays the story in this moving video, she became more than willing to try absolutely anything to relieve the constant pressure in her face. Balloon sinuplasty provided the answer: in … Continue reading Another Balloon Sinuplasty Success Story→

As a Los Angeles sinus surgeon and experienced ENT, I field a lot of questions about the various possibilities and consequences of sinus procedures. One procedure in particular that tends to attract a lot of questions is septal surgery, or septoplasty. I think the reason is that this procedure is most concerned with structures that are … Continue reading Can Septoplasty Give You a New Voice?→

Our sinuses are temperamental structures. At their best, they clean, warm and scrub the air we breathe, and help to equalize the pressure inside our skulls. At their worst, they do the precise opposite of all these things, blazing a trail of misery and sorrow through our lives. Case in point: the recently documented phenomenon … Continue reading The Mystery of “Airplane Headache”→

I have been fortunate to receive an increasing number of referrals for sinus surgery from beyond the Los Angeles area. Consequently my practice at the Los Angeles Sinus Institute is fielding more questions than ever about the best places to eat, stay and heal here in the Southland. Recently I updated my network of Los … Continue reading Out of Town Resources for Sinus Surgery in LA→

I have spent time discussing before how sinus issues may be misunderstood. Sometimes they can be easily confused with a common cold or allergies; other times chronic sinus distress may even be a harbinger of cancer. An interesting article recently discussed another way that sinus symptoms can be a signal of something more serious: via … Continue reading When Sinus Distress is a Symptom, Not a Cause→

I have written before about in-office balloon sinuplasty, the incredibly popular new procedure that opens an airway within clogged sinuses in less than an hour. And countless media outlets have taken up the cause, with glowing reports spotted on all the major networks and online venues. Now Fox News has joined the chorus, putting together … Continue reading Balloon Sinuplasty on Fox News→

The world of sinus treatments is forever expelling new ideas, from balloon sinuplasty to those Provent apnea plugs. Today we examine the story of one man’s lonely quest to make capsaicin – the chemical that gives hot peppers their fire – into a nasal spray. His big idea is that the same foods which can … Continue reading Would You Pepper Spray Your Nose?→

Sinusitis is a common and extremely uncomfortable ailment that affects millions of Americans every year. Much has been written about the best ways to prevent and treat sinusitis, from home remedies such as neti pots to more advanced medical interventions such as corticosteroids and sinus surgery. But one item that does not get discussed nearly … Continue reading The Cost of Ignoring Acute Sinusitis→

Septal surgery is recommended for individuals whose septum is deviated far enough to one side that the symptoms are noticeable. These symptoms can run the gamut from labored breathing to difficulty sleeping and more. Undergoing septoplasty, or septal surgery, can help resolve these symptoms, but many patients don’t realize that it can bring a host … Continue reading The Advantages of Los Angeles Septal Surgery→

Sinus ailments are not always the easiest issues to visualize or imagine. I know: I have spent years searching for just the right words to explain the nuances of sinus anatomy to my patients. That task just got a little easier, thanks to a series of video animations from the folks at Eyemaginations. I have … Continue reading Mani Zadeh Sites Now Enhanced with Video→